Additional Thoughts

When I was doing research for this project i came across two wikis that were interesting. One focused on the study and utilization of the graphic novel format and the other was centered on the graphic novel Persepolis. I thought that it was interesting that these were already out there on the internet but it obviously took me doing this project to find them and learn from them.

http://graphicnovelstudy.wikispaces.com/Lesson+Plans

http://jrobertsonenglit.wikispaces.com/Persepolis+Unit+Plan

Even though this project started out only as research for my final, it became a really detailed resource for me that i plan on keeping and referring back to as i continue in education. I started out wanting to know more about why graphic novels really are a good alternative in the classroom, but I also wanted to explore the skepticism that many people (teachers, librarians, parents) have for them. Additionally, i included some lesson plans, graphic novel discussions and videos.